Patches and discussion for Ensoniq VFX family

I was wondering if anyone has an original EEPROM (aka RAM) cart-
ridge for their VFX or SD-1. What is the Ensoniq part number?
Can anyone post a picture of what their cartridge case looks
like?
                                         Thanks, John.

There is a modification that can be done to a normal cartridge where 
you change the preset PROM for a EEPROM.
Here you go:-

http://www2.pro-ns.net/~steve/vfxcart.html

I guess both are rare to find anyway these days.
Ive got a VPC-100 cartidge here.
Infact i thinking of selling my VFX as im moving soon and i need to 
downsize everything.
If anyone wants the details PM me.
Im in the UK.

Gonz


--- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "falconjohnney" 
<falconjohnney@...> wrote:

>
> I was wondering if anyone has an original EEPROM (aka RAM) cart-
> ridge for their VFX or SD-1. What is the Ensoniq part number?
> Can anyone post a picture of what their cartridge case looks
> like?
>                                          Thanks, John.
>

I have a VFX that has been getting the replace battery message for awhile and today it won't power up. Anyone out there have any advice on what to do?

Chris

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "gonzinigonz" <gonzinigonz@...> 
There is a modification that can be done to a normal cartridge where 
you change the preset PROM for a EEPROM.
Here you go:-

http://www2.pro-ns.net/~steve/vfxcart.html

I guess both are rare to find anyway these days.
Ive got a VPC-100 cartidge here.
Infact i thinking of selling my VFX as im moving soon and i need to 
downsize everything.
If anyone wants the details PM me.
Im in the UK.

Gonz

--- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "falconjohnney" 
<falconjohnney@...> wrote:

>
> I was wondering if anyone has an original EEPROM (aka RAM) cart-
> ridge for their VFX or SD-1. What is the Ensoniq part number?
> Can anyone post a picture of what their cartridge case looks
> like?
> Thanks, John.
>

Today it powered up ( the display lit up the "Warning low battery" message, and the sounds that I have saved on the cartridge were able to be heard through the headphones)

But, last night the unit would not power up. No display, no sound through the headphones. Nothing. It's the wierdest thing. I have a few Ensoniq boards so I took a power cord from one of the other units last night and tried it...But I got nothing.
 
I have pampered this board all it's life and now it's getting a little tweaky.
I love this board.

Chris

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Bob S." <tttsystems@...> 
Please define "won't power up".....if you have switched the power switch on and off a few times and mean there are no lights, no display, etc....check the power cord, fuse, etc.....or maybe the power supply has gone......the battery will not keep the unit from lighting up....

Bob
El Segundo, CA


----- Original Message ----- 
From: chrisriche@... 
To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 1:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Original Ensoniq EEPROM Cartridges - a question


I have a VFX that has been getting the replace battery message for awhile and today it won't power up. Anyone out there have any advice on what to do?

Chris

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "gonzinigonz" <gonzinigonz@...> 

There is a modification that can be done to a normal cartridge where 
you change the preset PROM for a EEPROM.
Here you go:-

http://www2.pro-ns.net/~steve/vfxcart.html

I guess both are rare to find anyway these days.
Ive got a VPC-100 cartidge here.
Infact i thinking of selling my VFX as im moving soon and i need to 
downsize everything.
If anyone wants the details PM me.
Im in the UK.

Gonz

--- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "falconjohnney" 
<falconjohnney@...> wrote:

>
> I was wondering if anyone has an original EEPROM (aka RAM) cart-
> ridge for their VFX or SD-1. What is the Ensoniq part number?
> Can anyone post a picture of what their cartridge case looks
> like?
> Thanks, John.
>

I think I am going to purchase a battery replacement on e-bay. Then see how it goes. Thanks for responding to my e-mails.

Chris

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Bob S." <tttsystems@...> 
I think I would keep this board on if possible....that way it's there when you need it....


----- Original Message ----- 
From: chrisriche@... 
To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 12:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Original Ensoniq EEPROM Cartridges - a question


Today it powered up ( the display lit up the "Warning low battery" message, and the sounds that I have saved on the cartridge were able to be heard through the headphones)

But, last night the unit would not power up. No display, no sound through the headphones. Nothing. It's the wierdest thing. I have a few Ensoniq boards so I took a power cord from one of the other units last night and tried it...But I got nothing.

I have pampered this board all it's life and now it's getting a little tweaky.
I love this board.

Chris

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Bob S." <tttsystems@...> 

Please define "won't power up".....if you have switched the power switch on and off a few times and mean there are no lights, no display, etc....check the power cord, fuse, etc.....or maybe the power supply has gone......the battery will not keep the unit from lighting up....

Bob
El Segundo, CA


----- Original Message ----- 
From: chrisriche@... 
To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 1:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Original Ensoniq EEPROM Cartridges - a question


I have a VFX that has been getting the replace battery message for awhile and today it won't power up. Anyone out there have any advice on what to do?

Chris

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "gonzinigonz" <gonzinigonz@...> 

There is a modification that can be done to a normal cartridge where 
you change the preset PROM for a EEPROM.
Here you go:-

http://www2.pro-ns.net/~steve/vfxcart.html

I guess both are rare to find anyway these days.
Ive got a VPC-100 cartidge here.
Infact i thinking of selling my VFX as im moving soon and i need to 
downsize everything.
If anyone wants the details PM me.
Im in the UK.

Gonz

--- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "falconjohnney" 
<falconjohnney@...> wrote:

>
> I was wondering if anyone has an original EEPROM (aka RAM) cart-
> ridge for their VFX or SD-1. What is the Ensoniq part number?
> Can anyone post a picture of what their cartridge case looks
> like?
> Thanks, John.
>

I think i remember this happening to my VFX.
The user ram gets scrambled and crashes it when it boots.
Sounds like you need to replace the battery so that process will 
clear out the ram.
You will have to reinitialize the VFX after then it should work ok if 
theres no other issues with it.
The PSU's can be a problem on these, dry joints and failing caps.
I think i need to do mine as it goes..
 


--- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, chrisriche@... wrote:
>
> I think I am going to purchase a battery replacement on e-bay. Then 
see how it goes. Thanks for responding to my e-mails.
> 
> Chris
> 
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: "Bob S." <tttsystems@...> 
> I think I would keep this board on if possible....that way it's 
there when you need it....
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: chrisriche@... 
> To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com 
> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 12:40 AM
> Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Original Ensoniq EEPROM 
Cartridges - a question
> 
> 
> Today it powered up ( the display lit up the "Warning low battery" 
message, and the sounds that I have saved on the cartridge were able 
to be heard through the headphones)
> 
> But, last night the unit would not power up. No display, no sound 
through the headphones. Nothing. It's the wierdest thing. I have a 
few Ensoniq boards so I took a power cord from one of the other units 
last night and tried it...But I got nothing.
> 
> I have pampered this board all it's life and now it's getting a 
little tweaky.
> I love this board.
> 
> Chris
> 
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: "Bob S." <tttsystems@...> 
> 
> Please define "won't power up".....if you have switched the power 
switch on and off a few times and mean there are no lights, no 
display, etc....check the power cord, fuse, etc.....or maybe the 
power supply has gone......the battery will not keep the unit from 
lighting up....
> 
> Bob
> El Segundo, CA
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: chrisriche@... 
> To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com 
> Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 1:39 AM
> Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Original Ensoniq EEPROM 
Cartridges - a question
> 
> 
> I have a VFX that has been getting the replace battery message for 
awhile and today it won't power up. Anyone out there have any advice 
on what to do?
> 
> Chris
> 
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: "gonzinigonz" <gonzinigonz@...> 
> 
> There is a modification that can be done to a normal cartridge 
where 

> you change the preset PROM for a EEPROM.
> Here you go:-
> 
> http://www2.pro-ns.net/~steve/vfxcart.html
> 
> I guess both are rare to find anyway these days.
> Ive got a VPC-100 cartidge here.
> Infact i thinking of selling my VFX as im moving soon and i need to 
> downsize everything.
> If anyone wants the details PM me.
> Im in the UK.
> 
> Gonz
> 
> --- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "falconjohnney" 
> <falconjohnney@> wrote:
> >
> > I was wondering if anyone has an original EEPROM (aka RAM) cart-
> > ridge for their VFX or SD-1. What is the Ensoniq part number?
> > Can anyone post a picture of what their cartridge case looks
> > like?
> > Thanks, John.
> >
>

Please pardon my ignorance.....What is the PSU?

Chris

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "gonzinigonz" <gonzinigonz@...> 
I think i remember this happening to my VFX.
The user ram gets scrambled and crashes it when it boots.
Sounds like you need to replace the battery so that process will 
clear out the ram.
You will have to reinitialize the VFX after then it should work ok if 
theres no other issues with it.
The PSU's can be a problem on these, dry joints and failing caps.
I think i need to do mine as it goes..


--- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, chrisriche@... wrote:
>
> I think I am going to purchase a battery replacement on e-bay. Then 
see how it goes. Thanks for responding to my e-mails.
> 
> Chris
> 
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: "Bob S." <tttsystems@...> 
> I think I would keep this board on if possible....that way it's 
there when you need it....
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: chrisriche@... 
> To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com 
> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 12:40 AM
> Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Original Ensoniq EEPROM 
Cartridges - a question
> 
> 
> Today it powered up ( the display lit up the "Warning low battery" 
message, and the sounds that I have saved on the cartridge were able 
to be heard through the headphones)
> 
> But, last night the unit would not power up. No display, no sound 
through the headphones. Nothing. It's the wierdest thing. I have a 
few Ensoniq boards so I took a power cord from one of the other units 
last night and tried it...But I got nothing.
> 
> I have pampered this board all it's life and now it's getting a 
little tweaky.
> I love this board.
> 
> Chris
> 
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: "Bob S." <tttsystems@...> 
> 
> Please define "won't power up".....if you have switched the power 
switch on and off a few times and mean there are no lights, no 
display, etc....check the power cord, fuse, etc.....or maybe the 
power supply has gone......the battery will not keep the unit from 
lighting up....
> 
> Bob
> El Segundo, CA
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: chrisriche@... 
> To: Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com 
> Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 1:39 AM
> Subject: Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: Original Ensoniq EEPROM 
Cartridges - a question
> 
> 
> I have a VFX that has been getting the replace battery message for 
awhile and today it won't power up. Anyone out there have any advice 
on what to do?
> 
> Chris
> 
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: "gonzinigonz" <gonzinigonz@...> 
> 
> There is a modification that can be done to a normal cartridge 
where 

> you change the preset PROM for a EEPROM.
> Here you go:-
> 
> http://www2.pro-ns.net/~steve/vfxcart.html
> 
> I guess both are rare to find anyway these days.
> Ive got a VPC-100 cartidge here.
> Infact i thinking of selling my VFX as im moving soon and i need to 
> downsize everything.
> If anyone wants the details PM me.
> Im in the UK.
> 
> Gonz
> 
> --- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, "falconjohnney" 
> <falconjohnney@> wrote:
> >
> > I was wondering if anyone has an original EEPROM (aka RAM) cart-
> > ridge for their VFX or SD-1. What is the Ensoniq part number?
> > Can anyone post a picture of what their cartridge case looks
> > like?
> > Thanks, John.
> >
>

On Jul 18, 2007, at 12:18 AM, chrisriche@... wrote:

> Please pardon my ignorance.....What is the PSU?
Power supply unit. Mine blew an internal fuse a couple years ago.  
Thought the machine had died for sure.

  --- Joe M.

Thanks. I will definately have a tech friend help me out with this when I get a new battery. I am thinking about the one with the battery holder that "Route 66" sells.
Heard anything about those?

Chris

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: Joe McMahon <mcmahon@...> 

On Jul 18, 2007, at 12:18 AM, chrisriche@... wrote:

> Please pardon my ignorance.....What is the PSU?
Power supply unit. Mine blew an internal fuse a couple years ago. 
Thought the machine had died for sure.

--- Joe M.

Should be fine as long as fits on the board ok.
Ive changed my battery ages ago, but i cant remember much about the 
insides.
I need to open it up again as mines got issues, its always had issues 
as it goes...


--- In Ensoniq-VFX-SD@yahoogroups.com, chrisriche@... wrote:
>
> Thanks. I will definately have a tech friend help me out with this 
when I get a new battery. I am thinking about the one with the battery 
holder that "Route 66" sells.

> Heard anything about those?
> 
> Chris